Three cure-all, hangover busting Chinese herbal remedies

The mildly bitter root calms the body by purging excessive Yang, or hot positive energy, from the body. Chinese elders will also tell you that the herb generates fluids and curbs thirstiness – perfect for that hangover dehydration.

American Ginseng can be consumed by simmering fresh slices in hot water to make a drink. To mellow out the mildly medicinal flavor, mix in some honey.

Named after Buddhist monks, the cloying sweet plant is known to nourish the lungs, aid respiratory health, quell thirst and get rid of sore throats. Arhat fruit is taken by breaking it open, and pouring hot water on it to make a drinkable infusion.

What’s good about it is that it’s actually tasty. Arhat fruit is comonly used as a sweetener in Chinese cuisine.

Ku Ding tea, which literally means “bitter spike tea,” is a hangover cure-all. According to traditional Chinese wisdom, the tisane removes headaches, toxins, thirst and tiredness, improves sleep, stimulates digestion and brings back mental focus. It's also known for its acerbic aftertaste.